President John Dramani Mahama walking on the streets of New York gets reaction

President John Dramani Mahama decided to take a stroll through New York City instead of hopping straight into his presidential vehicle following the NASDAQ closing-bell ceremony.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, shortly after the high-profile event, he was spotted walking alongside his team.

Earlier that day, he had the honor of ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, a key moment during his engagements with the international business community on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

NASDAQ highlighted the ceremony as a representation of the strong economic ties between Ghana and the United States, showcasing Ghana’s welcoming stance toward business opportunities.
During the event, President Mahama used the global platform to promote Ghana as an investment destination, declaring that the country was “open for business.”

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Following the ceremony, President Mahama reiterated his slogan, “Ghana Is Open for Business,” as he sought to attract investors to the country.

The NASDAQ appearance was followed by a dialogue with the Ghanaian community in the United States.

The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment ties between Ghana and the United States, with attention to sectors including manufacturing, agro-processing, energy, mining, technology and health.

President Mahama’s NASDAQ appearance formed part of his broader programme in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, where he engaged world leaders, international institutions and private-sector stakeholders.